Pokemon Sun and Moon, the seventh generation of monster collector, stayed put on Nintendo 3DS, but still managed to find fresh ways to evolve beyond Pokemon X and Y. After all, arriving late in the handheld's life cycle, Game Freak were able to get much more out of the console by the time Sun and Moon released. Still in 3D, for instance, the untethered exploration along each route feels much more free form (aided by new traversal options enabled by certain special Pokemon).
Like all the best Pokemon games, Pokemon Sun and Moon added plenty of new creatures to collect but with a twist – the sunny, Hawaiian inspired Aloha region includes special, unique forms for classic Pokemon inspired by the tropical setting, meaning old favorites get a new lease of life. Likewise, special moves neatly evolved from mega evolutions, making for a sunny adventure that remains one of my favorites to revisit when I just want to soak in some fantastic vibes. Read on as we run down the top ways Pokemon Sun and Moon moved the series forward.
